Service · Siding Repair

Siding Repair in Arcata, CA

Storm damage, rot, woodpecker holes, and failed flashing fixed so cleanly the repair reads as nothing more than the rest of the wall. We open it up, deal with what's underneath, and put it back together right.

NorCal Exterior crew member rebuilding wall framing on scaffolding during a major siding repair project, sister joists and fresh insulation visible
License CSLB #1103196
Specialty Storm · Rot · Flashing
Service Area All of Humboldt County
Insured Liability + Workers' Comp
Our approach

A repair is only as good as what it covers up.

Most siding failures are symptoms. The visible damage, a buckled board, a stained patch, a soft spot near a window, is usually pointing at something behind the cladding: failed flashing, a leak in the weather barrier, sheathing that took on water months ago.

We don't paint over symptoms. Every repair starts with opening up the affected area, finding the actual cause, fixing what's underneath, and integrating new flashing properly into the existing weather barrier. Then the new siding goes on, color-matched and profile-matched so the patch disappears.

What's included

Every siding repair project covers the full scope.

Pricing varies by project size and material, but the scope below is standard. We don't unbundle the parts that protect the house.

01

Diagnose the cause

Open up the failure point, document what we find, and price the underlying repair before we go further. No surprises.

02

Sheathing & framing

Replace any rot or water-damaged sheathing, sister or replace damaged framing, and dry out anything that needs to dry.

03

Flashing integration

New self-adhered flashing tied into the existing weather-resistive barrier so water sheds outward the way it should have the first time.

04

Material match

Source siding that matches the existing profile, exposure, and color. For older homes, we hunt down product matches or work with paint to blend.

05

Precision install

Fasten correctly, lap correctly, caulk correctly. The repaired area is held to the same standard as a new install.

06

Cleanup & walk-through

Site cleanup, dump-runs, and a walk-through so you can see the work before we call it done.

NorCal Exterior crew member rebuilding wall framing on scaffolding during a major siding repair project, with sister joists and fresh insulation visible
Smiling crew member in branded NorCal Exterior cap on scaffolding during the same repair project, fresh framing and insulation visible behind
Earlier project showing siding repair in progress with new shingles and weather barrier integrated
Recent repair work

Surface symptom, deeper cause.

Scope
Siding Repair
Location
Humboldt County, CA

A repair that started as a soffit issue and surfaced framing rot underneath. We pulled the failing cladding, opened up the affected area, sistered new framing where the old had been compromised, replaced the insulation, and integrated new flashing into the existing weather barrier, all before any new siding went on. The visible repair is small. The work behind it is what makes it last.

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Common questions

Siding Repair, answered.

Specific questions about your project? Send them our way.

Can you match the existing siding profile?
Usually yes, we'll either source matching material or use a combination of repair and paint to blend. For very old or discontinued siding, we'll be upfront about what's possible before starting.
How urgent is a small siding repair?
More urgent than it looks. A failed seal or crack in the wrong place can let water into the wall cavity for months before there's any visible interior damage. Catching it early is much cheaper than fixing the rot it causes.
Do you do woodpecker damage?
Yes, common on the North Coast. We patch the holes, repair any underlying damage, and discuss deterrent options if the bird's likely to come back.
Will my insurance cover storm damage repair?
Often, yes. We can document the damage with photos and provide an itemized estimate suitable for a claim. We're not insurance adjusters, but we work with homeowners through this process regularly.
Products we install

The siding we build with.

We install the products we trust to hold up on the North Coast. Nobody pays us to recommend them. We use them because they last.

James Hardie fiber cement siding
LP Building Solutions engineered wood siding
PPG paints and coatings
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Tell us about your siding repair project.

A free site visit, a detailed estimate, and a real timeline. We're stoked to work with you.

Visit 1355 Samoa Blvd, #8B, Arcata, CA 95521
Hours 8am–5pm, every day

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